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Off The Bench
Off The Bench is a radio show on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge hosted by former LSU players Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn.
Episodes
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Tyler Shough’s Contract, SEC Media All-SEC Teams, Nuss vs. LaNorris Sellers & UFC 318 Recap
In Hour One, we react to Tyler Shough’s new contract, break down the SEC Media Days projected order of finish and All-SEC teams, and explain why Garrett…
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Nick Underhill Talks Saints & Tyler Shough, LSU WRU Case, UFC 318 Preview
Hour Three kicks off with Nick Underhill breaking down the latest on the Saints and Tyler Shough’s contract. Taylor makes the case for why LSU is WRU, and…
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Big Deal or No Big Deal, ESPYs Recap, Mike Scarborough on LSU
Hour Two features a round of Big Deal or No Big Deal as we react to the ESPYs. Mike Scarborough joins us to break down the latest in LSU football. Plus…
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SEC Champ Contenders, & Who Won Media Days
We kick off Hour One with Alondra’s recap of the UFC 318 press conference in New Orleans. Then we dive into which teams can actually contend for the SEC title…
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Wrapping SEC Media Days: Final Win Total Predictions & Takeaways
In Hour Three, we wrap up an eventful week at SEC Media Days with our win total predictions for the final teams that took the stage. Plus, our closing thoughts…
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John Nabors on Arkansas Football, Gary Stokan Talks Peach Bowl & LSU History
Hour Two starts with John Nabors breaking down Arkansas football’s outlook and reliving the Hogs’ cursed baseball season. Then Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joins…
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Final Day of SEC Media Days: Best Performances, Misses & What’s Ahead
On the final day of SEC Media Days, we recap the hits and misses from each school and debate which programs made the strongest impression this week. Plus, we…
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Greg Sankey Joins, Billy Liucci on Aggie Football & Ask the Bench
Hour Three kicks off with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Then Billy Liucci joins us to talk Texas A&M football and expectations for the Aggies this season. We…
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SEC Media Days: Georgia’s Dominance, Shane Beamer’s Impact & Cole Cubelic on Bama
In Hour Two from SEC Media Days, we discuss Kirby Smart’s continued dominance at Georgia and Shane Beamer’s trajectory at South Carolina. Plus, Cole Cubelic…
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Live from SEC Media Days: Blake Shapen, Jeff Lebby & Mississippi State Talk
We’re live from SEC Media Days! Hour One kicks off with Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen, followed by head coach Jeff Lebby as we dive into the direction of…
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Jamaal Charles vs. Jake Beef, MLB All-Star Game, Zac Cowan Returns to LSU
Hour Three gets personal with Jamaal Charles firing one-sided shots at Jake. We also recap the MLB All-Star Game and the draft, including LSU pitcher Zac Cowan…
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SEC Win Totals Breakdown: Over/Under Predictions for Every Team
In Hour Two, we run through the projected win totals for every SEC team and give our picks on whether they’ll hit the over or under. Who’s primed to…
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SEC Media Days Day One Recap: Who Stood Out & What to Watch For
Hour One recaps a busy Day One at SEC Media Days, breaking down all the teams, coaches, and players who took the podium. We discuss who stood out, key…
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Senior Bowl Director Drew Fabianich Joins the Show, Looking Ahead to the 2025 CFB Season
Hour Three features a conversation with the new director of the Panini Senior Bowl as we discuss what’s ahead for the premier college showcase. Plus, we look…
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SEC Media Days: Garrett Nussmeier Joins the Show
We’re still live from SEC Media Days in Atlanta! As Greg Sankey speaks in the background, we catch up with LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to talk about his…
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Live from SEC Media Days! Vibes from Atlanta, CFB Hall of Fame & SEC Dark Horses
Hour One kicks off live from SEC Media Days in Atlanta! We talk about the vibe around the event, visiting the College Football Hall of Fame, and the excitement…
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Saints Mount Rushmore: Best & Worst Players, Plus Ask the Bench
Hour Three gets spicy as we build both the best and worst Mount Rushmore of all-time Saints players. Who makes the cut—and who absolutely shouldn’t have? We…
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Recruiting Talk with Zack Nagy, Tyrann Mathieu & Foster Moreau’s LSU Mount Rushmore
Hour Two kicks off with more recruiting insight from Zack Nagy as we continue tracking LSU’s summer momentum. We also talk weekend plans and how we’re prepping…
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LSU Lands 4-Star Lamar Brown, Defensive Impact & Recruiting Breakdown
Hour One focuses on LSU’s big recruiting win as the Tigers land 4-star defensive standout Lamar Brown. We break down what his commitment means for the future…
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Tour de France Update, Munchies with Chef Johnson, DJ LeMahieu DFA’d
Hour Three rolls on with the latest from the Tour de France, a fresh round of Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson, and reaction to the surprising news that…
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Reacting to the Saints’ New Helmets, Favorite NFL Uniforms of All Time
Hour Two starts with our first impressions of the Saints’ brand-new helmets and whether they’re a hit or miss. Then we dive into a nostalgic and heated debate…
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Teams Banned from the MyHy List, Revisiting Deshaun Foster’s Presser, CFB 26 Talk
Hour One kicks off with a debate over which teams are officially banned from the MyHy List. We revisit Deshaun Foster’s media day's press conference from last…
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NFL Skill Group Rankings for 2025, Tay Tay’s NFL Story & Ask the Bench
Hour Three opens with another edition of Dear Delondra, then we dive into the NFL’s rankings of wide receiver, tight end, and running back groups for the 2025…
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Tour de France Update, Viral Golf Fight Breakdown, Would You Rather Wednesday
Hour Two rolls on with the latest from the Tour de France before we dive into the now-viral golf course fight video—yes, we break it down like it’s game film…
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Is Tiger Woods the GOAT Athlete? Heated Debate + SEC Media Days Player List Reaction
Hour One starts off fiery with a spirited debate over whether Tiger Woods is the greatest athlete of all time—and whether golfers qualify as elite athletes at…
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Nick Underhill Talks Saints, Teaching 11 & 12 Personnel, One Last Ask the Bench
Hour Three kicks off with Nick Underhill giving us the latest on the Saints heading into camp. The guys break down 11 and 12 personnel for Alondra (and maybe…
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Breaking Down LSU’s 2025 Schedule, OTB Mailbag, Justin Timberlake’s Bangers & Solo Artist Debates
Hour Two starts with a full breakdown of LSU’s 2025 football schedule and the key matchups to watch. We dive into the OTB Mailbag, debate Justin Timberlake’s…
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Tour de France Talk, SEC Media Days Preview, LSU’s 2025 RB Room & Play Calling Breakdown
Hour One covers a wide range—starting with the latest from the Tour de France before shifting into a preview of SEC Media Days. We also break down LSU’s…
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Ranking SEC QBs Continues, Devin Snow on Pelicans Draft
Hour Three keeps the SEC football talk rolling as we continue ranking the conference’s quarterbacks heading into 2025. Devin Snow joins us to break down the…
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Weekend Winners, Flynn Breaks Down Cade Klubnik, Tiering SEC Quarterbacks
Hour Two starts with Weekend Winners Matt gives an in-depth breakdown of Cade Klubnik’s game, and we wrap the hour by sorting SEC quarterbacks into tiers…
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LSU Lands Key Weekend Commits, SEC Media Days Preview, 4th of July Weekend Recap
Hour One kicks off with a look at the big commitments LSU picked up over the weekend and what they mean for the Tigers’ 2025 class. We also preview the…
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Gaelic Football, Why Irish Folks Love Americans, Munchies with Chef Johnson, 4th of July Fun Facts
Hour 3 kicks off with a look into the world of Gaelic football and a discussion on why Irish people seem to love Americans. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for a…
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Jay Johnson Recaps LSU’s 2025 Season, Jersey Ad Patches Coming?
Hour Two features LSU head coach Jay Johnson as he joins us to reflect on the Tigers’ 2025 championship season and what comes next for the program. We also…
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Aaron Murray Breaks Down SEC Quarterbacks
Hour One kicks off with some Fourth of July fun before we’re joined by Aaron Murray to dive into the SEC quarterback landscape. From breakout candidates to…
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Roddy Jones on LSU vs. Clemson, Is LSU Overhyping the Opener?
Hour Three starts with Roddy Jones breaking down the high-stakes LSU vs. Clemson opener and whether the Tigers are putting too much focus on it this offseason…
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Would You Rather Wednesday, Dear Delondra, Sabanisms
Hour Two brings the fun with another round of Would You Rather Wednesday. We also premiere a brand-new segment called Dear Delondra and debate what songs…
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Chris Hilton Named Freak of the Week, LSU WR Room Breakdown, SEC Media Days Talk
Hour One kicks off with Chris Hilton earning the title of Freak of the Week, and we take a closer look at what that means for LSU’s loaded wide receiver room…
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Nick Underhill Talks Saints, Finebaum’s Arch Manning Praise, OTB Mailbag & Ask the Bench
Hour Three kicks off with Nick Underhill breaking down the latest on the Saints as training camp approaches. We also react to Paul Finebaum calling Arch…
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Connor O’Gara Talks College Football Headlines & 2025 Season Outlook
Hour Two features a visit from Connor O’Gara of Saturday Down South as we dive into the biggest college football headlines, key players to watch, and what to…
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Celebrating Bobby Bonilla Day, Bill Bender Talks 2025 CFB Storylines
Hour One kicks off with a celebration of the legendary Bobby Bonilla Day. We’re then joined by Bill Bender of The Sporting News to dive into the biggest…
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OMV Struggles, Devin Snow on Manning Passing Academy, Ask the Bench
Hour Three kicks off with a rant about the nightmare that is the OMV experience. Devin Snow joins us to share his takeaways from the Manning Passing Academy…
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More SEC Football Talk, Matt Flynn on Placeholders Being Real, Weekend Winners
Hour Two dives deeper into the SEC football landscape as fall approaches. Matt Flynn debates whether or not placeholders are real people, and we wrap the hour…
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SEC Strength of Schedule Talk, Kentucky & Mississippi State Face Toughest Roads
Hour One opens with a quick story about Frontier Airlines before shifting into SEC football mode. We break down the latest strength of schedule rankings, with…
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Texas State to Pac-12, Tour de France, UFC 317 & Friday Vibes
Hour Three is all about Friday vibes! We kick things off with a hilarious discussion on fantasy draft punishments and a deep dive into the latest from Love…
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Chris Doering Talks SEC Football, Why Auburn & Oklahoma Aren’t Feeling the Pressure
Hour Two kicks off with SEC Network’s Chris Doering joining the show to break down the conference landscape heading into 2025. We also dive into why programs…
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LSU Football’s Offseason Prep, What’s Different This Year & Early Schedule Talk
Hour One opens with a deep dive into LSU’s offseason preparation—what the team is focused on right now, how this year’s approach is different, and a look ahead…
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Saints QB Battle, Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson
Hour Three dives into the latest on the Saints’ quarterback battle and who might have the edge heading into camp. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies…
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EJ Manuel Talks Cade Klubnik & CFB QBs, Big Deal or No Big Deal
Hour Two kicks off with former FSU and NFL QB EJ Manuel as we dive into Cade Klubnik’s development and take a broader look at quarterbacks across college…
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LSU’s Championship Celebration, Ben McDonald Recaps the Season, NBA Draft Talk
Hour One opens with a recap of LSU’s championship celebration and everything that went down last night. LSU legend Ben McDonald joins us to put a bow on an…
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Josh Pate Talks SEC Football, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Impact
Hour Three kicks off with Josh Pate joining us to dive into how college football teams are ranked and whether the current system needs tweaking. Matt shares…
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Bobby Carpenter Talks College Football, Would You Rather Wednesday
Hour Two starts with former Ohio State linebacker and CFB analyst Bobby Carpenter joining the show to break down the biggest storylines heading into the 2025…
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LSU’s Celebration Plans, Alondra’s Omaha Trip Recap, Favorite Moments from the 2025 Baseball Season
Hour One kicks off with Alondra recapping her trip to Omaha for the College World Series. We break down LSU’s celebration plans for tonight and reflect on our…